The winery
Bruno Giacosa
Historic Piedmont producer (based in Neive), renowned for single-vineyard Barbaresco and Barolo. Owner of Azienda Agricola Falletto; recognised for strict grape selection and an updated-traditional winemaking style.
- Piedmont (Langhe) · Italy
- Since 1895
- 9 products
The story
Family-rooted firm; Bruno Giacosa bottled wines from the 1960s, originally working as a commerciante buying selected grapes. He later acquired premier cru vineyards (including Falletto in Serralunga and parcels in Asili and Rabajà). Bruno Giacosa died on 21 January 2018; stewardship continued with his daughters.
Production philosophy
An 'updated-traditional' approach: strict focus on grape quality, long macerations, use of large casks and a move to French oak for ageing. Very selective policy—wines are declassified or not bottled if they do not meet standards.
Terroir and vineyards
Langhe (Piedmont). Based in Neive; estate holdings and historic parcels include Falletto (Serralunga d'Alba) and Barbaresco crus such as Asili and Rabajà, with presence across key MGA of Barolo and Barbaresco.
Awards and recognition
Recognitions and honors: among the publicly reported honors, Bruno Giacosa was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Bra.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Nebbiolo
- Barbera
- Dolcetto
- Arneis
- Grignolino
- Chardonnay
- Hectares
- 50.0
- Bottles per year
- 600000
What makes it distinctive
- Pioneer of single-cru bottlings in Barbaresco.
- A renowned Nebbiolo traditionalist using extended maceration and aging in large casks.
- Estate holdings and production are divided between Casa Vinicola Bruno Giacosa and Azienda Agricola Falletto.
- Historic headquarters in Neive. The company reports managing approximately 50 hectares of vineyards and a declared production capacity of around 600,000 bottles per year.
